About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
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Spotify calls out Apple's anti-competitive behaviour
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Spotify has filed a complaint to the European Commission, alleging that Apple's App Store rules limit choice and disadvantage other app developers.
Interview: Cisco on digital transformation and data centres at the edge
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
Cisco's Rodney Hamill spoke at Cisco Live about the complexity of digital transformation and the changing concept of data centers.
Sony launches headphones with 30-hour battery life
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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sony
Sony's new WH-XB700 headphones boast 30-hour battery life, enhanced vocal clarity, and quick charge, retailing for AUD $249.95 in Australia from April.
Chorus says the clock's ticking if you want UFB before the Rugby World Cup
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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uc
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telco
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chorus
Less than 90,000 fibre connections are available on Chorus' network before Rugby World Cup 2019 starts. Online viewing is expected to cause a data spike.
Remember pi? You now have more numbers to learn
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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public cloud
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hyperscale
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cloud services
Google's Emma Haruka Iwao sets a new Guinness World Record by calculating pi to 31.4 trillion digits using Google Cloud, a first in cloud computing history.
HP extends laptop & workstation recall due to battery fire hazard
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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personal computing devices
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hp
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mobility
HP has extended its worldwide recall of several notebooks and mobile workstations due to the high risk of fire and burn hazards.
Privacy Bill may limit breach fines to $10,000
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A new Privacy Bill welcomed by Commissioner John Edwards will cap breach fines at NZD $10,000, abstaining from heftier penalties up to NZD $1 million.
Auckland Airport finally gives travellers a dedicated rideshare space
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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uber
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auckland airport
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ridesharing
From March 20, Uber and other rideshare providers will now use a dedicated rideshare rank at both the domestic and international terminals.
Was Citrix unaware of its own data breach until the FBI got involved?
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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virtualisation
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daas
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breach prevention
Citrix learnt of a data breach only after the FBI alerted them, suspecting international cybercriminals accessed their network using 'password spraying'.
Tech firm launches data privacy toolkit to help navigate the minefield
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Auckland firm Data Insight launches a toolkit to safeguard customer and employee data amidst evolving privacy laws and global regulatory scrutiny.
Crime-busting software scoops PM's Science Prize
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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data science
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dna
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development
Crime-busting DNA software STRmix by ESR wins the 2018 Prime Minister's Science Prize worth NZD $500,000, enhancing forensic success rates globally.
Introducing Spark & Ohmio's first 5G-connected driverless vehicle
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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uc
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cartech
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5g & beyond
Spark and Ohmio unveil New Zealand's first 5G-connected autonomous vehicle, currently being tested in Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter.
Interview: Cisco on NZ's innovation economy - and where it needs to improve
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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cisco
New Zealand is a little behind the times when it comes to security, but it does particularly well at innovating at speed.
Apple says it's 'protecting the planet's resources'
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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edutech
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it in manufacturing
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cleantech
Apple says it’s ‘protecting the planet’s resources’ and expanding educational opportunities for workers who assemble Apple products.
Interview: Tara Ridley on how Cisco's channel partners drive meaningful change
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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partner programmes
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cisco
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managed services
At Cisco Live in Melbourne last week, Ridley discussed Cisco’s channel programme across ANZ and how partners are giving meaning to the Country Impact Plan.
AA, Vodafone, How to DAD explain how to text and drive... sort of
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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social media
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aa
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vodafone
How to DAD is the star of a driver distraction video that explains some of the more…. Unconventional ways to keep yourself away from your phone while driving.
Pak'nSAVE begins rollout of scan-your-own grocery tech
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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crm
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cx
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martech
If you’ve happened to wander into a Pak’nSAVE across the lower North Island, you may have walked into an entirely new way to do your grocery shopping.
CERT NZ: Email extortion & scams hit Kiwis hard in the pocket
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Despite ongoing efforts to raise awareness about online scams and fraud, New Zealanders are still losing staggering amounts of money.
Accenture Security launches IAM capability for user privileges
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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iam
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risk & compliance
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accenture
When it comes to managing user privileges, the provisioning of access should be based on precise knowledge of who a person is and why they need it.
A look back at the Cisco Women in IT Awards
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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women in technology
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optus
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cisco live
More than 70 women were nominated for the Cisco Women in IT Awards, celebrating their achievements in the industry.